Preschool Cook - Childcare Center

Preschool Cook - Childcare CenterThe Learning Experience - Natick, MA Pay: $22 per hour Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday The Learning Experience - Natick is seeking a dependable and organized Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children in our early childhood education center. This is a great opportunity for an experienced cook who enjoys working in a clean, structured environment with a consistent weekday schedule - no late nights and no restaurant rush.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and serve daily meals and snacks according to established menusFollow appropriate portion sizes and meal schedules for young childrenMaintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchenFollow food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standardsProperly store, label, and rotate food and kitchen suppliesMonitor inventory and communicate ordering needsFollow procedures for food allergies and dietary restrictionsMaintain required food-service and sanitation documentationCoordinate with center leadership and classroom teams regarding meal serviceFollow Massachusetts EEC and applicable food-safety requirementsQualificationsServSafe certification requiredPrevious professional cooking, food preparation, or kitchen experience preferredKnowledge of food safety and sanitation practicesAbility to follow menus, recipes, portion guidelines, and allergy proceduresDependable, organized, and able to work independentlyExperience preparing meals in a childcare, school, healthcare, or similar setting is a plusWhat We Offer$22 per hourConsistent Monday-Friday scheduleNo late-night restaurant hoursHealth, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employeesPaid time off401(k) and available company matchEmployee childcare discountSupportive team environmentApply today to join The Learning Experience - Natick and help us provide nutritious meals in a positive environment for young children. Compensation: $22.00 per hourThe Learning ExperienceAt The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.At TLE®, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.